1988 Nissan Patrol vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1988 Nissan Patrol is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1988 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Patrol. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Patrol | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Patrol | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3210 mm |
